Sydney-Fiji flight makes three failed landing attempts amid cyclone; chaos follows
Mint·3h ago·Fear
What Happened
Fiji Airways flight FJ914 from Sydney abandoned three landing attempts at Nadi airport on Monday due to tropical cyclone Vaianu. The aircraft diverted to Tonga instead. Passengers experienced severe turbulence and motion sickness during the chaotic flight. Fiji Airlines prioritized passenger safety. Australia warned against Fiji travel. Category three cyclone Vaianu brought heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Forty-six evacuation centers housed 1,470 evacuees.
Key Entities
Fiji Airways flight FJ914Tropical cyclone VaianuNadi airportTongaSydneyFijiSmartravellerCategory three cycloneTropical cyclone Maila